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A centralised respiratory diagnostic service for primary care: a 4-year audit (2012)
Journal Article
Starren, E. S., Roberts, N. J., Tahir, M., O'Byrne, L., Haffenden, R., Patel, I. S., & Partridge, M. R. (2012). A centralised respiratory diagnostic service for primary care: a 4-year audit. Primary Care Respiratory Journal, 21(2), 180-186. https://doi.org/10.4104/pcrj.2012.00013

Background:
The literature shows that delayed or erroneous diagnosis of respiratory conditions may be common in primary care due to underuse of spirometry or poor spirometric technique. The Community Respiratory Assessment Unit (CRAU) was establishe... Read More about A centralised respiratory diagnostic service for primary care: a 4-year audit.

Why is spirometry underused in the diagnosis of the breathless patient: a qualitative study (2011)
Journal Article
Roberts, N. J., Smith, S. F., & Partridge, M. R. (2011). Why is spirometry underused in the diagnosis of the breathless patient: a qualitative study. BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 11(1), Article 37. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2466-11-37

Background
Use of spirometry is essential for the accurate diagnosis of respiratory disease but it is underused in both primary and specialist care. In the current study, we have explored the reasons for this underuse.

Methods
Five separate focu... Read More about Why is spirometry underused in the diagnosis of the breathless patient: a qualitative study.

Evaluation of a paper and electronic pictorial COPD action plan (2011)
Journal Article
Roberts, N., & Partridge, M. (2011). Evaluation of a paper and electronic pictorial COPD action plan. Chronic Respiratory Disease, 8(1), 31-40. https://doi.org/10.1177/1479972310382245

Personalised written action plans are increasingly regarded as an important component of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) self-management support and yet they may not be understood by those with limited literacy skills. This study was des... Read More about Evaluation of a paper and electronic pictorial COPD action plan.

S12 Pre-clinic telephone consultations: a costing study (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
O'Byrne, L., Roberts, N. J., Boyd, K., Briggs, A., & Partridge, M. R. S12 Pre-clinic telephone consultations: a costing study. Presented at British Thoracic Society Winter meeting, London

Study of the taking of a patients’ history by telephone prior to clinic attendance and co-ordinating investigations for new respiratory patients showed a reduction in hospital attendances with no detrimental impact on patients (ERS 2010). Health serv... Read More about S12 Pre-clinic telephone consultations: a costing study.

P229 Choose and book: not a patient-centred service? (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
O'Byrne, L., Roberts, N., & Partridge, M. R. P229 Choose and book: not a patient-centred service?. Presented at British Thoracic Society winter meeting 2010, London

Introduction As part of another study we monitored Choose and Book (C&B) referrals attending our respiratory clinic and asked their views on their referral process. High non-attendance and limited patient choice with the C&B system has previously bee... Read More about P229 Choose and book: not a patient-centred service?.

S10 Is it cost-effective to replace nurses with lay asthma educators in primary care? (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Roberts, N. J., Boyd, K., Briggs, A., Caress, A. L., & Partridge, M. R. S10 Is it cost-effective to replace nurses with lay asthma educators in primary care?. Presented at British Thoracic Society winter meeting, London

Introduction: Regular review of those with asthma and support for self-management is promoted in guidelines and encouraged by the Quality Outcomes Framework. Reasons for non-implementation include lack of time and training. A large randomised control... Read More about S10 Is it cost-effective to replace nurses with lay asthma educators in primary care?.

S54 Characterising sarcoidosis using a web-based registry: a pilot study (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Coker, R. K., Wang, C., Sepahzad, A., Roberts, N. J., & Partridge, M. R. S54 Characterising sarcoidosis using a web-based registry: a pilot study. Presented at British Thoracic Society winter meeting, London

Introduction and Objectives: Sarcoidosis is a chronic multisystem disorder of unknown cause. Demographic and phenotypic characteristics have not been comprehensively studied in Britain. Extrapolation from a North American population (ACCESS) may not... Read More about S54 Characterising sarcoidosis using a web-based registry: a pilot study.

Are evaluated respiratory service developments implemented into clinical practice? (2010)
Journal Article
Roberts, N. J., Glasser, M., & Partridge, M. R. (2010). Are evaluated respiratory service developments implemented into clinical practice?. BMJ Quality & Safety, 19(5), 383-386. https://doi.org/10.1136/qshc.2008.028969

Introduction: Evaluation of the way in which respiratory care is delivered is increasingly recognised to be an important area for research. When service developments are reported, it is not always clear whether they are subsequently implemented withi... Read More about Are evaluated respiratory service developments implemented into clinical practice?.

Smoothing the passage of patients from primary care to specialist respiratory opinion (2010)
Journal Article
O'Byrne, L., Darlow, C., Roberts, N., Wilson, G., & Partridge, M. R. (2010). Smoothing the passage of patients from primary care to specialist respiratory opinion. Primary Care Respiratory Journal, 19(3), 248-253. https://doi.org/10.4104/pcrj.2010.00028

Aims:
To assess whether information in general practitioner (GP) referral letters provides a basis for selection of diagnostic tests in patients referred for specialist respiratory advice.

Methods:
We undertook a prospective study within a respi... Read More about Smoothing the passage of patients from primary care to specialist respiratory opinion.

Barriers to healthcare professionals encouraging self management in asthma and COPD (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Younis, I., Roberts, N. J., & Partridge, M. Barriers to healthcare professionals encouraging self management in asthma and COPD. Presented at British Thoracic Society winter meeting, London

Background: In general, non-implementation of guidelines reflects poor dissemination, healthcare professionals (HCPs) not believing recommendations, HCPs doubting their ability to deliver recommendations or HCPs making changes then resuming old habit... Read More about Barriers to healthcare professionals encouraging self management in asthma and COPD.

Impact of a Community Respiratory Assessment Service on evidence based prescribing in primary care (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Patel, I., Milestone, H., Dawson, S., Killeen, L., Bertenshaw, K., Haffenden, R., Roberts, N. J., & Partridge, M. Impact of a Community Respiratory Assessment Service on evidence based prescribing in primary care. Presented at British Thoracic Society winter meeting, London

Introduction: The Community Respiratory Assessment Unit (CRAU) in Hammersmith and Fulham provides open-access nurse-led spirometry and evidence-based disease management support to primary care.

Methods: The primary care records of 100 patients ref... Read More about Impact of a Community Respiratory Assessment Service on evidence based prescribing in primary care.

Self management in asthma and COPD? (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Roberts, N. J., Younis, I., & Partridge, M. R. Self management in asthma and COPD?. Presented at British Thoracic Society winter meeting, London

Background: Self-management (SM) improves outcome in long-term conditions. SM is strongly recommended in asthma guidelines. In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) the evidence in favour is increasing. Use is poorly implemented in asthma with... Read More about Self management in asthma and COPD?.

Respiratory trainees’ views about implementing e-learning into postgraduate training? (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Roberts, N. J., Smith, S. F., & Partridge, M. R. Respiratory trainees’ views about implementing e-learning into postgraduate training?. Presented at British Thoracic Society winter meeting, London

Background: We have previously shown good acceptance of e-learning by undergraduates but more guarded acceptance by those in the first 3–4 years after graduation. This study specifically investigates respiratory SpRs’ views about implementing e-learn... Read More about Respiratory trainees’ views about implementing e-learning into postgraduate training?.

Does the sheer prevalence of lung diseases such as asthma and COPD lead to the overlooking of restrictive pulmonary defects? (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tahir, M., O’Byrne, L., Starren, E., Roberts, N. J., Haffenden, R., Patel, I., & Partridge, M. Does the sheer prevalence of lung diseases such as asthma and COPD lead to the overlooking of restrictive pulmonary defects?. Presented at British Thoracic Society winter meeting, London

Introduction: Use of spirometry enhances diagnostic accuracy. This report concerns one aspect of evaluation of the first 3.5 years of a community respiratory assessment unit. Methods Referral forms, nurses’ records and results of investigations of pa... Read More about Does the sheer prevalence of lung diseases such as asthma and COPD lead to the overlooking of restrictive pulmonary defects?.

Development of an electronic pictorial asthma action plan and its use in primary care (2009)
Journal Article
Roberts, N. J., Evans, G., Blenkhorn, P., & Partridge, M. R. (2010). Development of an electronic pictorial asthma action plan and its use in primary care. Patient Education and Counseling, 80(1), 141-146. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2009.09.040

Objective
Self-management education and the issuing of a written action plan improve outcomes for asthma. Many do not receive a plan and some cannot use the written word. We have developed an electronic pictorial asthma action plan (E-PAAP).

Meth... Read More about Development of an electronic pictorial asthma action plan and its use in primary care.

Delivery of Asthma and Allergy Care in Europe (2009)
Journal Article
Roberts, N., Papageorgiou, P., & Partridge, M. R. (2009). Delivery of Asthma and Allergy Care in Europe. Journal of Asthma, 46(8), 767-772. https://doi.org/10.1080/02770900903225378

Background. There is no comprehensive information available concerning the way in which care is provided for those with allergic conditions in Europe. Objective. To determine who cares for those with asthma, allergic dermatitis, and rhinitis in Europ... Read More about Delivery of Asthma and Allergy Care in Europe.

Health literacy in COPD (2008)
Journal Article
Roberts, N., Ghiassi, R., & Partridge, M. (2008). Health literacy in COPD. International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 3(4), 499-507. https://doi.org/10.2147/copd.s1088

If patients are to participate fully in their care and in the management of a long term condition such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, good communication is essential. However, not all patients are able to use the written word and we need t... Read More about Health literacy in COPD.